Select Layer > Layer styles > Blending options and adjust the “blend if” option at the bottom of the pop-up window. You need to hold down the Alt key then click the slider and drag it to right. I have stopped the slider at 80, but you will need to experiment with your image. You only need to adjust the “This layer” slider.

Step 4

Add a layer mask by selecting Layer > Layer mask > Reveal All.Select paint brush tool with an appropriate brush size and paint over the areas of the images to remove any smoke.If you make a mistake you can use flip over the colour palette by pressing the “X” key then painting over the areas to restore the smoke.